Information about #26404B color

#26404B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #26404B belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(38, 64, 75) (14.9% red, 25.1% green, 29.4% blue), or CMYK 15 / 4 / 0 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#26404B presents itself as a softly balanced azure — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Nile Blue (#253F4E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Japanese Indigo (#264348) and Tarawera (#253C48).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(38, 64, 75)), which gives #26404B its character. If you plan to put text on a #26404B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #26404B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#26404B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#26404B color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #26404B

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Nile Blue color link
Nile Blue

#253F4E

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Madison color link
Madison

#2D3C54

Midnight Oil color link
Midnight Oil

#283854

Ares blue color link
Ares blue

#2D4255

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Gable Green color link
Gable Green

#2C4641

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#26404B
  • RGB38, 64, 75
  • CMYK15, 4, 0, 71
  • CSSrgb(38, 64, 75)
  • HSL198°, 33%, 22%
  • HSL Precise197.838°, 32.743%, 22.157%
  • HSV198°, 49%, 29%
  • HSB198°, 49%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • GLSLvec3(0.149, 0.251, 0.294)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.149, 0.251, 0.294, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.149, 0.251, 0.294)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.4%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID26404B
  • DECIMAL ID2506827
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01